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Pret a Manger: Bring Back the Ham and Cheese Baguette!
They stopped making the Mozzarella with Pine Nuts and Pesto mayo. I switched to the Ham and Cheese baguette, but lately I have popped in and popped out without buying a thing. They also changed the sushi it used to have avocado but now it doesn't. I used to want to eat there everyday but with all the changes I don't even care.
Potatos in the refrigerator crisper drawer.
As a NYer I have lived in places where I had to keep every single food item that was not in a can in the fridge.
Potatoes are in the fridge and I have never noticed a sweetening.
10lbs of onions in a two person house! What to do?
Make an Onion Gratin and freeze the leftovers.
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Breaking: Hope for Canned Pumpkin Shortage
I bought 8 cans of Libbys from Fresh Direct. I do not want to run out! That should last me till spring and not one pumpkin pie I will make. Breads, soups, oatmeals, and puddings yes.
Pret a Manger: Bring Back the Ham and Cheese Baguette!
They stopped making the Mozzarella with Pine Nuts and Pesto mayo. I switched to the Ham and Cheese baguette, but lately I have popped in and popped out without buying a thing. They also changed the sushi it used to have avocado but now it doesn't. I used to want to eat there everyday but with all the changes I don't even care.
Potatos in the refrigerator crisper drawer.
As a NYer I have lived in places where I had to keep every single food item that was not in a can in the fridge.
Potatoes are in the fridge and I have never noticed a sweetening.
10lbs of onions in a two person house! What to do?
Make an Onion Gratin and freeze the leftovers.
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I'm going with Baking With Dorie: All-in-One Holiday Cake. I am watching my weight right now (is it legal to say that around here?) but I still plan to indulge on Thanksgiving. An all in one dessert will save me from having to eat 4 separate desserts, and the pumpkin, apple, cranberry, pecan combo is one of my favorites.
That's Nuts: Do Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Work Together?
Pumpkin and Peanut are great together!
One of my favorite soups (but use coconut milk instead of plain evaporated):
http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/detail.aspx?ID=28063&hbx=libland
Another great recipe, I always add squash or pumpkin chunks to it:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/african-chicken-stew/Detail.aspx
When did you know you were...
I learned how to make my mom's amazing mac and cheese from scratch recipe at about 13. White sauce, mustard powder, mix of cheeses, mostly sharp cheddar, buttered breadcrumbs on top. My sisters and friends would just make Kraft but it wasn't mac and cheese to me.
Dessert recipe featuring fresh figs and apples?
This is a great fig dessert. I'm sure you could add some apples and it would be delicious.
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/fresh-fig-and-almond-crostata
Lunch for One: Columbine
Number one thing I miss about working in Tribeca. Those delicious sandwiches. They had a cheese and sprout sandwich on multgrain bread with chipolte mayo that was amazing. I have tried to recreate it at home many times but it is not the same. All of their ingredients are superb. The ciabatta they use is the best. And I love a good cowboy cookie!
Photo of the Day: 28-Layer Rainbow Cake
Really lovely. I wonder how many food colorings/dyes they used. And how big the layer is? looks almost like a little tart pan?
Sugar Rush: Tiny Cupcakes at Baked by Melissa
I think they are delicious! The chocolate peanut butter and red velvet were amazing! All were very moist and fresh. I got a dozen for $10, not bad for 3 people for dessert and we got to try a bunch of flavors.
Most other fancy cupcake places in the city will give you an old dry one more often than not. But all of Melissa's were fresh and moist.
And yeah she is not that nice, but who gives a damn? The best bakeries have old italian b.tches behind the counter.
This Week in 'New York Times' Food News
I want to eat that fig with pork belly and then have ice cream for dessert!
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
Sea urchin. Tastes like jello made with ocean water. The french love them.
Taste Test: Greek Yogurt
I mix Ciobani 0% with some plain 1% yogurt. It is really great and much less fat than the 2% greek!
Taste Test: Gluten-Free, Vegan-Friendly Shirataki Noodles
I think these noodles are great. I rinse them but do not dry them, they are fine. I make cold peanut noodles and alfredo noodles with them or just a regular marina sauce. You cannot beat the low calories, of course the price is high but most low calorie items are. I keep a few in my fridge at all times. Tastes better than whole wheat pasta and costs about the same as spaghetti squash does in NYC.
4th of July: What's on Your Menu?
I'm going to a potluck BBQ, hopefully some good grub, looking forward to hot dogs and burgers with lots of sides.
My additions are lemon zucchini bars with cream cheese frosting and blueberries and raspberries dotting the top for a patriotic touch. Plus a New Year's bean salad with artichokes. Very flavorful and healthy.
Cooking with Maple Syrup - Savoury Sides
I got some VT salsa with maple syrup and it was delicious! I have been wanting to try a s[icy tex mex salsa dish with maple syrup ever since. I do not have any recipes yet. How about substitute it for brown sugar in BBQ type recipes?
Sugar Rush: Rainbow Cookies from The Bakery on Long Island
In my kitchen!
http://allrecipes.com/Cook/Photo.aspx?photoID=65173
They are time consuming to make but pretty easy. It is so worth it! You get to pour some Amaretto on top to make them extra delicious, and you will never bite into a pretty yet waxy cookie again.
And funny my family swears on the bagels at Bagel Train in Suffern, so yeah I know some other foodies who have found something yummy in Suffern.
A product that made me scratch my head. Would you use it?
I worked as a cashier in a grocery store 15 years ago, in Bergen County, NJ. A pretty well off upper middle class area.
When Thanksgiving rolled around I was SHOCKED by how many people just bought Stove Top, Mrs. Smith's Pumpkin Pie, Hungry Jack mashed potato flakes in a box, Pillsbury biscuits in a can, Heinz Gravy in the jar. This packaged crap made up their entire meals, on Thanksgiving!
My mother always prepared everything from scratch and it was delicious. But I saw how the other half lives, and it's not pretty! Seriously I would say around half if not slightly more of my shoppers made their Thanksgiving from a can/box. I fell sorry for those people.
Also packaged lettuce does not taste good. I never buy it any more. I use red leaf or green leaf lettuce everyday to brown bag my lunch. It is no trouble at all and is actually tasty!
I love all fresh veggies but I keep a supply of frozen too for those lazy moments. So yeah pre cut frozen veggies are my guilty pleasure.
Costco Will Accept Food Stamps at Two NYC Locations
I just don't understand how anyone in NY has the room to store all those bulk items anyway!
In Season: Avocados
I eat avocados year round, on my turkey sandwiches, with chinese food, with mexican food, on salads.
My boyfriend has made these for me and they are good but I still prefer them with savory foods. Definitely worth a try for all avocado lovers though!
Dunkin' Donuts' New Cinnamon Twists
Yes does not look like 210 to me! I wish we had independent donut shops around here (NYC). One of the great reasons to visit LA. Dunkin Donuts just does not compare!
For my cinnamon fix I like an Auntie Anne's cinnamon pretzel.
Win Tickets to the Hot Dog Hootenanny
I had a great hot dog in Denmark covered in all kinds of toppings. Closer to home I am a sucker for Auntie Anne's Pretzel dogs, they are so salty and delicious!
10lbs of onions in a two person house! What to do?
hmm...
Maybe it is because I am close to Georgia, and we tend to get the southern really sweet onions, like Vidalias. But, as long as they truly are sweet onions, I've never had a problem with tears while peeling and slicing/dicing them.
Now yellow onions, spanish onions, white onions, red onions, etc., they all make me well up terribly and the only thing that works for me, though it looks incredibly silly, is to peel and slice/dice them while holding a fresh whole slice of bread between my teeth and dangling it out of my mouth. Supposedly it traps the gasses that cause the tears from hitting your sinuses.
I don't know. It may all be the power of suggestion, and just thinking it would work prevents me from tearing up. But yeah, for any onion other than sweet onions, you'll find me peeling/slicing/dicing them with a slice of fresh bread hanging out of my mouth.
*blush*
10lbs of onions in a two person house! What to do?
Ok, after all of this I'm dying to know what you finally did with all those onions..
10lbs of onions in a two person house! What to do?
Thanks for all the great recipes guys!
10lbs of onions in a two person house! What to do?
This is my white onion puree...good for using up a bunch of onions.
5# of white onions, roughly chopped
1 chef potato, peeled and diced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 Tbsp dried thyme
1/2 cup sherry
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
S&P
In a large pot over low heat melt a few tbsp of butter and add the onions, potato, thyme and garlic. Cook for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. You're not really looking for caramelized onions, they should be a very light brown color when done.
Add sherry to the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Place cooked onions into a blender and puree until smooth, add vinegar. If onions won't quite blend up splash in a little water or chicken stock.
Strain mixture through a chinois or other fine mesh strainer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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The cranberry currant champagne sauce intrigued me too!
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Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes
Sound like an excellent alternative to the standard mashed potatoes.
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The cranberry sauce with champagne and currants. I just bought some currants for another recipe that I've decided not to do.
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Roasted brined turkey and the brussel sprouts with bacon.
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okay...I have to try the sweet potatoes...hmmm.
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Brussels sprouts with bacon!
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I agree on the Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes
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Pioneer Woman's sweet potatoes!
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brussels sprouts with bacon...or the pumpkin pie brulee...or the walnut and maple stuffing...all sound great!
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Honey-Brined and Smoked Turkey
Smoked turkey is a huge favorite of mine! Last week we made smoked turkey legs for our weekly BBQ soaked the hickory chips in beer and then finished off with a glaze of bbq sauce. A grill does just fine for a smoker, gas or charcoal.
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brussels spouts sound delicious
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Shepherd's Pie, Thanksgiv-ified is my favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipe. Good way to use up almost every leftover!
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I'm thinking Maple walnut cornbread.
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i just tried the butternut squash bisque, it will be on the thanksgiving menu this year.
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cauliflower and brussels sprouts gratin...
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I'm going to have to try the recipe buttermilk biscuits with green onion, black pepper and sea salt.
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I decided to give a recipe a test run before Thanksgiving, so I made the corn bread dressing with pecans and bacon last night and prepared it with chicken.
Delicious! This one is definitely going on the table Thanksgiving day.
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Pumpkin Walnut Cranberry Quickbread - so many of my favorite things!
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Pumpkin Pie Brûlée
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The Honey brined and smoked turkey looks so good! That I don't have to use the oven, and can relax while it smokes... oh yeah!
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I bought 8 cans of Libbys from Fresh Direct. I do not want to run out! That should last me till spring and not one pumpkin pie I will make. Breads, soups, oatmeals, and puddings yes.